Join us at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.!
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Conference Registration π https://t.co/2xrpLdrEC2
The conference registration and hotel are 2 separate links. You must register for the conference before booking your stay.
βΌοΈ The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Urges NIH to Maintain Current Funding Guidelines to Protect Research on Understudied Conditions βΌοΈ
Read the full press release here π https://t.co/fHQmsYK0eh
Have you met your Happy Brain Chemicals? Let's introduce you!
There are plenty of ways to give yourself a boost of these chemicals! We listed some examples in each slide.
Visits https://t.co/foTosmGG8g for more resources! πππ
This is why we continue to speak up and spread awareness. February celebrates Black History Month (and always will).
We encourage the BFRB community to learn more about being black & living with BFRBs.
For articles and resources π https://t.co/LuZVIiue1C
TLC is excited to partner with CRCC ESPANOL for a Support Group for BFRBs IN SPANISHπ
π Friday, February 21
β° Time: 6:00 PM (CDMX)
π» Online β DM them to register & receive the link!
Whether you're looking for support or simply a place to be heard, we're here for you. π
Common body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) include hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, and cheek biting. Other BFRBs include hair eating, nail picking, skin biting, lip biting, tongue chewing, and hair cutting.
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One of the hardest parts of having BFRBs, especially at the beginning, is helping our parents understand what we are going through. In general, parents only want whatβs best for us.
Start here π https://t.co/foTosmGG8g
Save the date! The TLC Foundation for BFRBs will officially be hosting the 2025 BFRB Conference from September 26-28, 2025!
Stay tuned for the location, speaker submissions, updates, and more. πππ
π Are BFRBs Hereditary?
BFRBs are considered hereditary for several reasons that match genetic and social influences. Several studies have indicated that there is a genetic component to BFRBs.
Read more here: https://t.co/wErQZ5BH0A
Mark your calendar for the upcoming support groups this month! All events take place via Zoom.
To register: Visit https://t.co/YaNmC0RgXY or email [email protected] directly with your name and the group you wish to join.
February celebrates Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, we encourage the BFRB community to learn more about being black and living with BFRBs.
Visit https://t.co/LuZVIiue1C to view articles and sources for Black History Month.
Living with tongue chewing can be challenging, but it's essential to remember that you are not alone! πππ
Source: https://t.co/cuQ0P75Uby
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We appreciate you, Nancy! There are more than 1-in-20 people who experience BFRBs, or body-focused repetitive behaviors. You are not alone! πππ
Visit https://t.co/foTosmGG8g to take the first step toward learning about BFRBs.
In addition to feeling shame and embarrassment, people with skin picking disorder may have other psychological problems like depression and anxiety.
Visit our website at https://t.co/foTosmGG8g for more information on how we can support you. π